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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri J P Nadda flags off the Battery Operated Bus services at AIIMS
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today flagged off the Battery Operated Bus Services at AIIMS, New Delhi, aCSR initiative of Independent News Services Pvt. Ltd. . Shri Rajat Sharma, Chairman India TV, Prof. RandeepGuleria, Director AIIMS New Delhi, Ms. RituDhawan, Managing Director & CEO, INDIA TV and Prof. O.P. Kharbanda, Chairman, AIIMS CSR Committee were also present at the inauguration function. Later, Union Health Minister presided over the MoU exchange ceremony between AIIMS, New Delhi and INDIA TV.
Speaking at the occasion, Shri Nadda stated that AIIMS is a pioneering and unique Institute that maintains a fine balance between quantity and quality. The Health Minister assured that the Government is committed to ensuring that the new AIIMS will meet the same standards of service as AIIMS, New Delhi. No effort will be spared to make them the very best, he added. Shri Nadda stated that AIIMS has created a benchmark in the field of healthcare not only at the national level but internationally also. It has a great testimony and we must try to replicate it in the new AIIMS, he added. He noted that the new Institutes will have the same culture as AIIMS, New Delhi. “Innovation for cost effective and affordable healthcare is the need of the day. To take up all these challenge AIIMS needs strengthening and expansion of its facilities. Which we are committed to provide,” Shri Nadda said.
Shri Nadda further stated that under the able leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the Health Ministry is committed to providing the best and highest quality healthcare services to the people of the country. He said that Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana  is a big leap forward in Universal Health Coverage, which will cover 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families, which effectively means more than 55 crore beneficiaries. He further said that the scheme will provide secondary and tertiary care hospitalization and will be paperless and cashless. The services will include more than 1,350 procedures covering pre and post hospitalisation, diagnostics, medicines etc.
10 Battery operated buses were donated by INDIA TV as part of their CSR  initiative to AIIMS. Maintenance of these 10 buses including salary of the Drivers and other support staff for two years will be entirely borne by INDIA TV and the same can be renewed further. These buses will be used for intramural campus transport of visiting Patients, Patients attendants and also for the staff working at AIIMS. Every day around 5,000 passengers can be commuted internally through this newly added buses fleet.
AIIMS, New Delhi formulated its CSR Policy in 2017. Three CSR sub committees has been constituted: Research committee, Infrastructure committee and patient care for monitoring & effective utilization of funds received under CSR.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO STARTUPS
Many Ministries/ Departments of Government of India and State governments have implemented Schemes for funding and supporting startups in different sectors and areas. Details of funding or progress of startups is not centrally maintained.
To provide seed funding to startups through approved incubators across all sectors and areas, the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme was launched by Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade on 16th April, 2021. A grant of Rs. 945 crore has been approved for period of 4 years starting from 2021-22 under the Scheme. As on 31st December, 2021, Rs. 232.75 crore have been approved as grant to 58 incubators, and 146 startups have been funded by such approved incubators.
Information about seed funding from other schemes of Ministries/Departments of Government of India or State Governments is not maintained centrally.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri Som Parkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar Inaugurates Digital India Startup Hub at STPI, Davanagere in Karnataka
Prime Minister’s vision is to ensure that every Young Indian gets an opportunity to participate in India’s vibrant Startup & Innovation Ecosystem: Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar today inaugurated a Digital India startup hub at the Software Technology Parks of India  centre at Davanagere, Karnataka.
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurating the Digital India Startup Hub
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar said,“The STPI, Davangere will soon usher in new opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurships for the people in the region. It is our PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji's vision to ensure that every Young Indian gets an opportunity to participate in the India Techade initiatives taken by the Government.”
He said the Government’s emphasis has been on the growth of IT/ITES/ESDM Industry in the newer cities, and that it should not be confined to the metropolitan centres.
This is the 63rd STPI centre in the country and the fifth in the Karnataka.
Stating that India has the fastest growing innovation system with more than 80,000 Startups and over 107 Unicorns, the Minister said the world today looks at India with awe and respect. “We have assumed the presidency of the G20, a league of world’s largest economies and also the GPAI an international initiative on Artificial Intelligence. It is the fastest growing major economy that has surpassed the UK to emerge as fifth largest economy, receiving its highest ever FDIs of $83Bn.”
Dignatiries present at the Inaugural Programme
Shri B A Basavaraja, District In-charge Minister, Davanagere, Shri G M Siddeshwara, Member of Parliament, Davanagere, Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI and other dignatiries were present at the inaugural programme.
The State Government has provided 10,000 sq.ft builtup space in Karnataka State Open University  Regional Centre, Davanagere for the establishment of this STPI Centre.
Among other facilitilies, the Centre has plug-n-play 102 seater Incubation facility, Network Operations Centre , 16-seater conference room, and 32-seater cafeteria and provision for providing high-speed data communication facilities and other amenities & services required for export of software & services.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr Jitendra Singh visits DARPG premises during observation of Swachhata Pakhwada
The Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region , Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  premises here today during observation of ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’. The DARPG is observing Swachhata Pakhwada at its premises from May 16 to 31, 2018.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh said that observation of Swachhata Pakhwada is a reiteration of our commitment to cleanliness. He said that cleanliness & hygiene needs to be adopted in one’s regular practice and be a part of our attitude and culture. This is also essential for a healthy mind and overall health, he added. He also stressed upon periodic renovation work and addressing the wear and tear of the premises. The Minister said that it has now become a mass campaign under leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Minister said that since the Swachhta Action Plan was initiated, more than 7 crore toilets have been built across the country under this Mission.
The Minister also interacted with the staff of the Department and sought their suggestions on observation of Swachhata Pakhwada. During the Swachhata Pakhwada, the Department carried out time-bound activities viz. recording, reviewing and weeding out of old records, initiating action for auction of old and obsolete items, cleaning of fans, furniture and other electronic items. Office premises, canteen, toilets, and surrounding areas adjacent to the building have been cleaned and potted plants have been put to create an eco-friendly environment. A poster/slogan competition was organised on the theme of Swachh Bharat. An appreciation certificate will be awarded for the best workstation in the Department. The Department has implemented 100% e-office. All records have been digitized and the physical files, which were not required to be retained, have been removed. The Department has replaced plastic bottles by glass bottles. The gents toilet has been renovated. The DARPG spent the entire Rs.6 lakhs sum allocated to it during 2017-18. The allocation has been enhanced to Rs.10 lakhs during the current financial year.
Earlier, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, MP , New Delhi and Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice administered the Swachhta Pledge to the officers and staff of the Department on the occasion of launch of Swachhata Pakhwada on 16.05.2018.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Secretary Reviews progress of Rescue and Relief Work in Wake of Avalanche Incident in Chamoli District on February 7
The Union Home Secretary chaired a meeting today to review the progress of rescue and relief work being carried out by Central agencies and agencies of the Government of Uttarakhand at the site of the hydro project of the NTPC at Tapovan on the Dhauliganga River, which was impacted by an avalanche incident in the upper catchment of the Rishiganga River in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand on February 7.
The Union Home Secretary reviewed the action required for regulating the flow of water from a temporary obstruction which has formed upstream from the project. Secretary DRDO has been asked to depute experts for analysis of the situation and for taking appropriate remedial measures in co-ordination with Central and State agencies. The Union Home Secretary assured all possible help and assistance from Central agencies to the State Government as and when required by them.
The meeting was attended by Secretary of the Ministry of Power, DG ITBP, Chief IDS, Members of NDMA, DG NDRF, Chairman DRDO, CMD NTPC and scientists from various Central agencies along with other senior officers of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Chief Secretary, Uttarakhand joined the meeting with his team of officers through Video Conferencing.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
PIB sets up COVID19 Fact Check Unit
Bureau to also release daily COVID bulletin at 8 PM
Press Information Bureau  has set up a portal - COVID 19 Fact Check Unit which will receive messages by email and send its response in quick time. PIB will also release a daily Bulletin at 8 pm every day to inform regarding Government’s decisions and developments and progress on COVID 19. The first bulletin was released today at 6.30 pm.
Furthermore, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has set up a Technical Group consisting of professionals from AIIMS, et al, to clarify any doubts in the minds of the general public on any technical aspect of COVID 19. The Ministry has also issued detailed Guidelines to deal with psychological issues amongst migrants.
The Cabinet Secretary has today written to all the State Governments informing them of the constitution of 11 Empowered Groups under the Disaster Management Act with clear cut mandate to decide on various aspects in the management of COVID 19. A request has been made for development of similar mechanism at the State level too. State Governments have also been requested to engage volunteers to supervise the welfare activities of the migrants.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
India makes presentation on e-Shram, world’s largest database of unorganised workers and National Career Service Portal during 4th G20 EWG meeting
4th Employment Working Group Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency begins in Indore today
The 4th Employment Working Group  Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency began in the city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh today. In the opening session of the meeting, Smt. Arti Ahuja, Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment and the G20 EWG Chair welcomed the delegates and recapitulated the discussions and achievements made during the last three EWG meetings. She wished all the success for completing the work on draft ministerial declaration and outcome documents during the sessions ahead.
The delegates from Co-Chair countries, namely Indonesia and Brazil also made statements in the opening session and expressed their optimism on competing the work through fruitful discussions.
India made a presentation on e-Shram, the world’s largest database of unorganised workers and National Career Service  Portal. The presentation on e-shram and NCS portals will also be shared with the international delegates who expressed interest and curiosity on India’s achievement on these fronts.
In further sessions of the meeting, discussions took place on the Draft Ministerial Declaration & Outcome Documents aimed at finalisation of these documents.
Earlier, a morning yoga session was organized for the delegates. Besides, a short yoga stretch was also organised during the meeting. The delegates are also being taken on an excursion to the historical Mandu Fort City.
Ministry of Defence
Border Roads Organisation breaks record at Zoji La battling extreme weather conditions
Key Highlights
- For the first time BRO has kept the formidable Zoji mountain pass  open beyond 31st December.
- BRO’s frontline Projects Beacon and Vijayak have been working round the clock in extreme weather conditions to keep the logistic supply line open to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- BRO Karmyogis have kept their detachments functional with great determination and induction of New Equipment helped BRO in achieving this unparalleled feat.
The Border Roads Organisation  has raised its benchmark of excellence yet again by extending access of the formidable Zojila at an altitude of 11,649 ft, that links the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country. For the first time Zoji mountain pass remained open beyond 31st December.
The BRO achieved this feat through its frontline Projects – Vijayak and Beacon. They are collectively responsible for maintaining the axis that has strategic implications, in addition to the socio-economic well-being of Ladakh. Last year the same was extended till 31st December 2020, the BRO silently but surely embarked on the journey to better its own record by reorganising and adding a few more snow clearance detachments and augmenting them with the state-of-the-art snow clearance equipment. The results of the planning and efforts are for all to see, having achieved the feat which hitherto was considered impossible by many.
Ladakh UT administration and the locals lauded the efforts that this additional window reduces the logistic burden on the UT administration and helps the local inhabitants to stock additional rations and supplies to brave the impending harsh winters.
In the first three days of 2022, about 178 vehicles have been able to transit through the pass by the collective assistance of the BRO and the Police personnel. The numbers are considered significant because with the temperatures plummeting to Minus 20 degree centigrade, the road is subject to extreme frosting with blizzard like conditions, which can lead to accidents. Thus, besides snow clearance, the axis is subjected to maintenance on a daily basis to keep it road worthy, which is achieved by the relentless and selfless efforts of the Karamyogis of BRO.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Highlevel Task Force Setup to Fast Track Implementation of Schemes in Himachal
A High Level task force will be constituted with Secretary Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Secretary as chairperson, and representatives of the Union Ministries of agriculture and food processing, railways and tourism, to study all schemes of the Government of India and the Himachal Pradesh State Government in order to ensure better implementation of these schemes. The high level task force will give its recommendations within three months. This was announced by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry & Railways, Piyush Goyal, while speaking at the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019, in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh today.
The State Government of Himachal Pradesh organized the Global Investors' Meet 2019, a flagship business event, at Dharamshala, on November 7 -8, 2019. The event was held to showcase the policy and regulatory environment, investment opportunities in eight focus sectors to boost manufacturing and employment generation in the State. The eight focus sectors are agri-business and post-harvest technology, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals, tourism and hospitality, civil aviation, hydro and renewable energy, wellness, healthcare and AYUSH, housing and urban development, IT-ITeS and electronics, education and skill development.
Commerce and Industry and Railway Minister, Piyush Goyal attended the Rising Himachal Global Investors’ Meet 2019 today in Dharamshala and informed about the investment and policies of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for promoting investment in Himachal Pradesh and the hill states of India. The Global Investors’ Meet was attended by diplomats, leaders from corporate sector, senior policy makers, development agencies and investors from across the world.
Himachal Pradesh has implemented online Single Window System which provides approvals and renewals for investment in all the sectors. Investor can now apply for permission for purchase of land under section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and land Reform Act, 1972, through online portal. The State Government has eased out the process of getting construction permits by curtailing required NoCs.
The State Government of Himachal Pradesh has brought HP MSME  Ordinance, 2019, that allows implementation of project for MSME’s without waiting for approvals/ NoCs/ permissions in order to strengthen the MSME sector which is the backbone of the State.
To provide impetus to tourism sector in a sustainable way, the State Government has notified HP Tourism Policy 2019 to promote development of new tourist destinations by providing Capital Investment Subsidy.
The State Government has also brought other sector specific polices such as IT and ESDM Policy, Film Policy and Electric Vehicle Policy.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department of Justice observes International Day of Yoga, 2022
Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India observed the International Day of Yoga  at its premises in Jaisalmer House, a heritage building, today. Shri S.K.G. Rahate, Secretary, Department of Justice along with senior officials and staff from the Department participated in the event.
The Department and Judiciary were in close interaction for smooth conduct of the International Day of Yoga, 2022 at the Supreme Court of India, all the 25 High Courts and District and Subordinate Court Complexes across the country. The event was celebrated at an unprecedented scale with the participation of over 30,000 members from the Judiciary including Hon’ble Judges of Supreme Court, Hon’ble Judges of High Courts and Judicial officers of District & Subordinate courts, Court officials & staff and members of the Bar at various court complexes. Supreme Court of India and High Courts located in iconic buildings with unique architecture added to the grandeur of the occasion. Common Yoga Protocol, awareness of benefits of various Yoga Asanas by Expert and Demonstration of Yoga, were some of the activities undertaken at the event.
DOJ, Jaisalmer House
Supreme Court of India

The International Day of Yoga has evolved as India’s most significant public health initiative with the Government of India shaping it into a mass movement. At the initiative of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 21st June as the International Day of Yoga . This worldwide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for our country, as Yoga is an integral part of our nation’s cultural and spiritual heritage.
This year International Day of Yoga is falling in the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” year for which the Ministry of Ayush planned to observe the International Day of Yoga at 75 iconic locations across India which will also help in branding India on a global scale.
The theme for this year IDY 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity” as it depicts how during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, yoga served the humanity in alleviating the suffering. In the emerging post-COVID geo-political scenario too, Yoga has brought people together through compassion, kindness, foster a sense of unity and build resilience among people world over.
Ministry of Communications
EPFO Goa appeals subscribers to practice digital hygiene
Goa: 01 December, 2020
EPFO has taken several policy and digital initiatives during the ongoing Pandemic to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to its subscribers. Against the backdrop public outreach and awareness assumes greater significance. The Employees' Provident Fund Organization, Regional Office, Goa, is dedicatedly doing its best to provide timely service to the working clan during the Pandemic period taking all due care with a motto of Nirabadh Sewa.
- In the last two months i.e October and November 2020. EPFO Goa has settled a total of 34053 claims and the total amount disbursed to the EPF Members is Rs. 97,52,73,298/-. and was credited to members' bank accounts.
- Under the initiative of Prayaas- an endeavour to release Pension on the day of Superannuation” Regional Office Goa has settled 08 pension claims in the last 2 months and handed over the Pension Payment Order to the workers/ members on his/ her day of superannuation. Besides this initiative, 189 Pension claims were settled and Pension Payment Order forwarded to banks in the month of October and November 2020.
- Tied up with Post Offices and Common Service Centers to facilitate Pensioners Submitting their Jeevan Pramaan Patra .
To help provide timely and hassle free service, EPFO, Regional Office, Goa, appeals to its subscribers and Employers to take control of your Digital Life. Don't be a victim of cyber scams/ imposters. EPFO never asks you to share your personal details Do not to share your Aadhar OTP to unknown persons while submitting online claim forms. EPFO never asks you to share your personal details like Aadhaar/ Pan/UAN/ Bark details over phone.
Frequently check your PF balances through the epass book by login to EPFO website www.epfindia.gov.in click on services then click on Member Pass book, enter your UAN number and the password to view your deposits of monthly contribution and balance. Check your KYC details and the phone number registered in your UAN. In case you notice any irregularity in your PF account and KYC details, immediately report to your Employer and also notify EPFO about the same to keep our eye on the unauthorized activity happening in your PF account.
EPFO, Regional Office, Goa appeals to the employers to verify the details of the workers with documentary evidence before digitally updating the details in KYC. We pledge to serve the millions of hardworking employees and conscientious employers of this country who are part of this large family with greater vigour and commitment!
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